The First of Many Auditions

Last Saturday I went to my first New York auditions. I was so nervous, wondering how it would compare with what I'd experienced in Utah. Would there be tons of people there? I think because I was auditioning for nonunion plays with no pay there were not many people there.

The first audition was for a dramatic play. I did one of my monologues. First time I have done a monologue audition. It went well, I think. Then they had me improvise an angry battered wife talking to her husband. That didn't go quite so well but it was a good experience.

The second audition was for a new musical so they were looking for people to do the workshop & present it to the investors. I think that is what they do. The posted audition notice didn't say anything about singing only reading sides. I thought that was strange for a musical so I came prepared to sing anyway. Glad I did because they wanted everyone to sing. I waited around for almost three hours before it was turn. Finally I went in and sang, "Fine, Fine Line" from Avenue Q. It was not so good. My nerves got the better of me. I am just not sure I was ever with the piano. I know he is supposed to follow me but I'm sure the poor guy was doing his best. It's kind of hard when the singer doesn't keep a steady beat! But the producers and directors were all really nice. I think there were some real big wigs in there, the writer of the show, the directors & producers of previous well known shows. Kind of cool I got to sing for them. They even let me read some sides for them after I sang. Funny, I wasn't nervous about this at all. It was actually fun! They said I did a good job too! Maybe they were just being nice but I thought it was sincere so I'll just believe them. That's it. I am an actress. Having said that, I do LOVE to sing. How can I do both, I mean sing without getting nervous? Anyway, it was tons of fun! I am so glad I did it.

My cousin came with me to both auditions. She helped me find the places, waited around with me and gave me pep talks. So nice! I like to call her my agent. She suggested that she audition right before me and then I would sound even better. I just laughed, what a thoughtful idea!

We celebrated my success by going out to eat of course! We had dinner at a restaurant that was on the third floor. We sat by the window and had a great view. My cousin even treated me to dinner. I am so blessed to have such a friend!